McKinley Continues to Seek Answers on Veterans Care

Statement

Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) held a series of meetings in Clarksburg to gather more information on the quality of care at the Louis A. Johnson VA medical center in light of the national scandal engulfing the Veterans Administration.

McKinley met with Beth Brown, Director of the Medical Center, employee representatives from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2384, and a group of local veterans at the Meuse-Argonne VFW Post 573 in Clarksburg as part of his fact finding mission.

"Priority number one needs to be ensuring America keeps its promise to our veterans and provides them the care they deserve," said Rep. McKinley. "With the recent news of long delays, unofficial wait lists, and mismanagement at VA hospitals across the country, I wanted to discuss the situation firsthand with VA leadership and employees in Clarksburg, as well as veterans who utilize the hospital."

"While we have heard several complaints about the Clarksburg facility, many veterans we've spoken with are happy with their experience," said McKinley. "As a result of today's fact finding meetings, we were able to learn more about the situation. However we need more information to get a clear picture."

"The House has already taken several steps to ensure more accountability at the VA and ensure serious problems we've seen at several facilities don't happen again," said McKinley.

"I'll continue to work with officials at the Clarksburg VA and local veterans to improve the system. Our job isn't done until we can be confident our veterans are getting the best care possible."

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